2500 vs' 3500 max towing capacity?
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These trucks will pull a LOT more than the ratings suggest. I am sure they could be rated higher but they have to stay within certain accepted boundaries of the pickup classes they will be designated within. I have pulled over 20K on a 32K rated dual tandem axle flatbed thru hills at 65 MPG with no problem. Legally speaking, go bigger and be safer.
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Do they really HAVE to stay within certain boundaries. Not that I would ever own one, but isnt the Ford rated at something like 5 tons more towing capacity than the dodge? Thought I saw a commercial stating 26000 lbs or some such thing. Yes, we've pulled 28k with our fleet trucks with no problem for years (GM's I'm sorry to say) but always knew we are over weight. To have a manufacturer list a number like that is a bit surprising to me.
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The Ford ratings you see on TV all the time are for the F-450. The F-350's ratings are quite a bit (thousands) less.
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I got 4.10's because I plan to go up to at least 35" toyo mt's. That and I don't have to pay for fuel
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Do they really HAVE to stay within certain boundaries. Not that I would ever own one, but isnt the Ford rated at something like 5 tons more towing capacity than the dodge? Thought I saw a commercial stating 26000 lbs or some such thing. Yes, we've pulled 28k with our fleet trucks with no problem for years (GM's I'm sorry to say) but always knew we are over weight. To have a manufacturer list a number like that is a bit surprising to me.
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Not to sound like the weight police here, but it's not about 'pulling' the trailer, it's about handling and stopping capacity. If you are towing a 3000 + lb jeep behind it sounds like you are going to be way over on your CGVWR. I wouldn't think of doing that without dual wheels. Good luck I know you have plenty of pulling power.
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Not to sound like the weight police here, but it's not about 'pulling' the trailer, it's about handling and stopping capacity. If you are towing a 3000 + lb jeep behind it sounds like you are going to be way over on your CGVWR. I wouldn't think of doing that without dual wheels. Good luck I know you have plenty of pulling power.
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If you look at the difference between a single rear wheel 3500 and a dual wheel 3500 it is only another set of tires and fenders. The rear springs, shocks, axle, brakes and frame is the same. The increased footprint can be accomplished by using a wider rear tire. I have had both and (IMHO) the ease of parking, being able to go thru a car wash and the cost of 2 more tires make it an easy choice.
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